Victoria Day Holiday Services
SERVICES ON THE VICTORIA DAY HOLIDAY Memorial Arena and Thames Campus Arena are open for scheduled bookings. All other arenas are closed. Blenheim Gable Rees Rotary Pool is open Saturday and Sunday with its regular schedule, and closed on Monday, May 20. Cultural Centre Box Office will be closed…
Looking into a Future of Prosperity
Submitted By EMILY FIELD In the community of Chatham-Kent, poverty has become a growing issue. Many citizens began to struggle with the global economic downturn of 2008. Since 2009, the Salvation Army food bank usage has increased by over 30 per cent. “A lot more people are considered ‘working poor’,…
CAA SCO launches Worst Roads campaign
CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) is urging the Ontario government to dedicate a portion of the revenue collected from gas taxes to improving our roads, bridges and highways. The call came during CAA’s 10th annual Worst Roads campaign kickoff. “The province of Ontario has been collecting a gas tax…
Auction: Ultimate Sarnia Sting Experience – Bid Now!
User Agreement By participating in this online auction you agree to the following: Eligibility The use of the CKDP system and services is limited to parties who can enter into and form legally binding contracts under applicable law. Minors (those under 18) are prohibited from using the system and services.…
Samsung/Pattern announce $11.5M community initiative fund
Samsung Renewable Energy Inc. (Samsung) and Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern) today announced a donation and pledge of $11.5 million dollars to the community of Chatham-Kent as part of The South Kent Wind (SKW) Community Benefits Program. The Program includes an immediate $1.5 million for community-based initiatives and the establishment…
PURE ACADEMY returns to Canadian Competition Circuit in 2 weekend events
This past weekend in London Ontario Recording Artist and Juno Nominee Shawn Desman and his Dance company “MOVE” was more then impressed with PURE ACADEMY’s 2013 Dance Pak Competitive Level 1 Dance Team. PURE Academy competed over a 4-day period coming out on top in 15 different categories. PURE’s head…
Amber Alert Cancelled: Victoria Larabie
Ontario Provincial Police have reported that a missing 13-year-old girl from Douro/Dummer Township, near Peterborough has been located in Oshawa. Here is the original story from earlier today: The Peterborough county OPP has requested an “AMBER ALERT” for an abducted child in Douro/Dummer Township. Victim’s name: Victoria LARABIE Date of…
All That Jazz Dance Co. get top honours at Luv 2 Dance Competition
All That Jazz Dance Co. received top honours at the Luv 2 Dance Competition held at the Capitol Theatre this past weekend in Chatham. The local studio received 16 overall awards and a first place in the Luv 2 Dance Elite Dance Off Finals. The highlight of the weekend was…
Crime Stopper month
January is Crime Stopper Month across Canada, in Chatham and there will be a few events to commemorate the event. There will be two free skates one in Ridgetown On January 17 and one in Chatham at Thames Campus on January 20. They will alos be are an in door golf…
Letter: How donations to United Way are spent
Sir: This letter is in response to Mary Charron’s question about how donations to United Way are spent. (Chatham Daily News – Wednesday, 2012 NOV 21). While the individual wages of United Way staff are a private matter, I am happy to share the breakdown of how donations are spent…
Winter Driving Tips
Winter Driving Tips: Let’s face it; the summer sun might have slowed our winter driving reflexes. Here are the top driving tips for safe travel on wintry roads: Buckle up. Safety belts are the most decisive factor in helping to prevent accident injuries. Easy does it. Reduced traction on snow-…
“Recycle Your Electronics” in Chatham June 23rd
CK Animal Rescue will be accepting all the old electronics cluttering your basement this Saturday, June 23 from 11am to 2pm at 930 Richmond St. in the parking lot of Fife Animal Hospital. All the proceeds from this event will go towards saving dogs waiting in high kill shelters. Over…
Dinner and Dance for Dresden Community Healthcare Centre
The Dresden Kinsmen Club is getting set to host it’s first ever Lobster/Prime Rib Dinner & Dance on Saturday June 9 at the Lambton Kent Memorial Arena Floor. And tickets are nearly sold out. Chrystal Wills of McKellar Flowers in Dresden says she suggests that people call ahead for tickets…
Wallaceburg Oaks Inn converting into retirement residence
Management is proud to announce the impending conversion of the Oaks Inn Hotel, Banquet & Convention Centre to a retirement residence, opening spring 2013. Construction will begin in the fall of this year, while the hotel, banquet and convention centre will remain open for business until December 2012. Richard Bikowski…
Victory Ford Lincoln moving to new location
After eight months of construction, Victory Ford Lincoln is opening the doors to its brand new, multi-million dollar location at 301 Richmond Street to the public today. Located across the street from its original building, the 35,000 square foot facility will house the well-established Ford Lincoln dealership in style. “We…
Child Heroes Set to be Recognized
Child heroes and good young citizens will be recognized at the upcoming 4th annual Sparky, Elmer and Andy Safety Recognition awards. The awards are handed out by the Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety village to children who went out of their way to help someone else in a big way. Barb Lovell…
CKFD battling shed fire near Dresden
Fire investigators are heading to the scene near Dresden this morning. Chatham-Kent Fire officials say Dresden firefighters are responding to a shed fire, with the assistance of the Chatham-North. Fire officials say they are “trying to stop the fire from extending to the house.” The fire is taking place at…
YMCA open for all on Family Day
The YMCA will open their doors to the public for lots of family activities this Family Day, Monday February 20. Join us for free family activities from 9:00am-3:00pm. Activities for all family members include family volleyball, basketball, Energy Zone family competitions, family swimming, family zumba and indoor playground for all!…
Home Sales in CK decrease by 19%
Home sales remain soft in October Residential sales activity recorded through the MLS® System of the Chatham-Kent Association of REALTORS® came in below year-ago levels in October 2011. Home sales numbered 74 units in October 2011. This was a decrease of 19 per cent when compared to October 2010. “October…
Santa Claus Parade Looking For 2011 Marshal
The Santa Claus Parade in Chatham is looking for a Marshal for this years event. Nominations can be made by visiting downtownchatham.com. If you know someone who can act as Marshall of the parade then nominate them by October 7 at that website. The top 10 nominees will…
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